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HMD Global is reportedly getting ready for the release of its higher-end handsets, dubbed as the Nokia 7, Nokia 8 and Nokia 9. The Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 handsets have been available in select markets. In fact, the Nokia 9 is a flagship device that will take on premium devices from Apple, Samsung and others.

No official announcement has been made on the release date of the Nokia 7, Nokia 8 and Nokia 9 but reports have claimed that they should see the light of day in July or the first week of August.

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In what could please Nokia fans across the globe, leaked pictures of new handsets believed to be the Nokia 8 and Nokia 9 have been spotted online. They look good with bezel-less screen, and the fingerprint scanner in the Nokia 9 is seen in the back.

Nokia 7 expected specifications

The device is expected to feature a metal body, sport a full HD display with 1,080x1,920p resolution, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, and run Android Nougat operating system. It is also expected to feature a camera by Carl Zeiss optics, a fingerprint sensor and fast battery-charging technology.

Nokia 8 expected specifications

The device is expected to sport a display bigger than the Nokia 7 but its exact dimensions are not known. It is expected to feature a QHD display with 2,560x1,440p screen resolution, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, an Android Nougat operating system and a camera by Carl Zeiss.

Nokia 9 expected specifications

It is supposed to be the flagship device. It is expected to sport a 5.5-inch QHD OLED display with a 1,440x2,560 resolution, an IP68 water-and-dust resistant certification, a fingerprint scanner, an iris scanner and an OZO audio. It may have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, an Android 7.1.2 Nougat OS, a 6GB RAM, a 64GB/128GB internal memory (with microSD card slot), a 22MP PDAF with Zeiss optics, a 12MP front-snapper, and a 3,800mAh battery with Quick Charge 4.0 support.